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Caught red-handed with a cannabis plantation at home. GNR arrests suspect in Ericeira after tip-off

CNN Portugal10 September 2026 at 10:47

The GNR arrested a man in Ericeira caught red-handed cultivating cannabis at his own home. The arrest resulted from an operation set up by the authorities after receiving a tip-off.

The suspect was caught on site by the GNR during the operation. The authorities seized nine cannabis plants, with a total weight of approximately 12 kilos.

The man was held in custody and brought before the judicial authorities for initial questioning.

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